2 ounces parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus extra for serving on the side

Directions

1.

Bring chicken broth to simmer over medium heat in medium saucepan. Add chicken breasts, 1 teaspoon salt, and basil stems to broth. Reduce heat to low and gently simmer until chicken is just cooked through (160&degF), about 12 minutes. Transfer to plate and when cool enough to handle, shred with two forks into bite size pieces.

2.

While chicken is cooking, bring 5 quarts water to boil over high heat in large pot. Add 1 tablespoon salt and pasta. Cook to very firm al dente. Reserve 2 cups pasta water and drain pasta. Rinse briefly under cold water to stop pasta from cooking.

3.

In pasta pot, bring 1 cup pasta water, cream, and zest to simmer over medium heat. Cook for 1 minute. Whisk in 1 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and oil. Return pasta to pot and toss with parmesan, chicken, lemon juice, and basil over low heat for about 1 minute to warm through and for flavors to absorb, adding more pasta water as necessary to loosen. Season to taste and serve immediately, drizzling with extra olive oil and extra grated parmesan.

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